drmysterious
English looking for information about Saudi Arabia
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English
Lives in Manchester
Speaks English, Arabic, French
Registration: 12 November 2014
Delay in visa invitation letter by drmysterious
Hi guys, I got a job offer (assistant professor) from a university in Saudi Arabia in July 2014, and the university applied (allegedly around July/August) for a visa block invitation letter from the ministry of labour / chamber of commerce. The ...
> Willitbeok That is normal, no need to panic. You are in a similar situation to mine. I was lucky to receive mine mid December. So another 2 months of waiting for you I am afraid. Best of luck Read More
Delay in visa invitation letter by drmysterious
Hi guys, I got a job offer (assistant professor) from a university in Saudi Arabia in July 2014, and the university applied (allegedly around July/August) for a visa block invitation letter from the ministry of labour / chamber of commerce. The ...
Dear all, I can confirm that I had received my Visa back in mid December 2014, with the process taking over 5 months. Hope everyone gets their Visa asap Read More
Iqama (Residence Permit) problem for newborn in KSA? by drmysterious
Dear all, I am in a really big problem and I need your advice and directions please. I have dual nationality (British & Algerian), and I came to Saudi Arabia from the UK using my British passport with my wife (Algerian only, so she used ...
Please note that my son already has an Algerian passport. His problem is that Jawazat are refusing to issue him an iqama on this passport. They are asking for the British passport since I entered KSA using a British passport. Read More
Iqama (Residence Permit) problem for newborn in KSA?
Dear all, I am in a really big problem and I need your advice and directions please. I have dual nationality (British & Algerian), and I came to Saudi Arabia from the UK using my British passport with my wife (Algerian only, so she used ... Read More
Iqama for newborn (with different nationality to sponsor)?
All British passports are issued in the UK (the process is centralised, so no longer done by Embassies). Read More
Iqama for newborn (with different nationality to sponsor)?
Hi guys, Today I went to Jawazat to issue an iqama for my 3 month-old baby who was born in KSA. I have dual nationality, and I came to Saudi with a British passport. My son has the Algerian passport at the moment. Jawazat refused to issue my ... Read More
Where to fly from: Manchester or London
Hi Guys, I got my work visa within 3 days of applying and I am in the process of getting the flight tickets (hopefully today). The cultural bureau has asked me to specify my trip starting point. I currently live in Manchester but really hate ... Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Hello there, The wait is very frustrating. I got a job offer in writing toward end of June 2014. Only this week I have received visa approval from Saudi Arabia. So overall it took about 5 months. I am starting my visa application process next ... Read More
Validity of medical reports for Saudi work visa
Hi guys, I am applying for the Saudi work visa, and I am wondering how long is the medical report valid for from its issuance date? I had produced my medical on 1st of June (through my GP), 2014 and got it attested by FCO on 1st of July, 2014. ... Read More
Saudi Visa Agents in UK by drmysterious
Hi Guys, Finally, I have received my visa approval from Saudi and I am now in the process of applying for the visa in London. Could someone please provide me details of some trusted visa agents in the UK ? I need a fast service visa (hopefully ...
Hi UK Oasis, Thanks for sharing the details. I have sent them an email asking for a quote yesterday. I still have not received a response yet. Do you remember the handling costs and processing time when you applied through them? I do have the ... Read More
Saudi Visa Agents in UK by drmysterious
Hi Guys, Finally, I have received my visa approval from Saudi and I am now in the process of applying for the visa in London. Could someone please provide me details of some trusted visa agents in the UK ? I need a fast service visa (hopefully ...
Hi Yasmeen, That was my initial conception. I contacted HR of my employer to ask whether I can use a visa agent to expedite the process, and they said no, I have to do it myself. I am quite disappointed as I was hoping to get a quick visa as I ... Read More
Saudi Visa Agents in UK by drmysterious
Hi Guys, Finally, I have received my visa approval from Saudi and I am now in the process of applying for the visa in London. Could someone please provide me details of some trusted visa agents in the UK ? I need a fast service visa (hopefully ...
Hi Thanks for the link. Can you please provide me with the names in London. The Manchester agent is rather expensive (拢175 per application). Sadly, my employer does not cover the visa expenses. Read More
Saudi Visa Agents in UK
Hi Guys, Finally, I have received my visa approval from Saudi and I am now in the process of applying for the visa in London. Could someone please provide me details of some trusted visa agents in the UK ? I need a fast service visa (hopefully ... Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Okey, so he got his offer letter after 6 months. I hate to bear this bad news, but it also takes a long time to receive the visa invitation letter which is then used to issue the visa from the Saudi embassy in the UK. Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
So your husband received the offer and visa invitation letter at the same time? For me, I received an official offer within 2 weeks from the interview. Since then, I have been waiting for the visa letter to arrive ... 4 months so far and nothing. Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Ahh I see, so you still have not sorted out the visa invitation letter and the actual visa ? I thought you already had the paperwork sorted and only waiting to fly. Thanks Read More
Moving to Saudi by sarahngeoff
Hi, We are in the process of relocating from the UK to Riyadh with my husbands job. We will be going in to a compound and my daughter I'm hoping to get in to the British International school, she is yr9. Is it very easy to make new friends, as I ...
Hi Sarah, I have a couple of questions. Sorry if this off topic. I am anxiously waiting for my invitation visa letter to arrive from SA before applying for the Visa and I thought you might help answering my questions. - How long did it take your ... Read More
Regarding Visa process
Did you receive the visa invitation letter? Read More
Delay in visa invitation letter by drmysterious
Hi guys, I got a job offer (assistant professor) from a university in Saudi Arabia in July 2014, and the university applied (allegedly around July/August) for a visa block invitation letter from the ministry of labour / chamber of commerce. The ...
Hi, sure Although I am not sure this delay is at the university level. It is more of a ministry delay thing. Tnx Read More
Delay in visa invitation letter by drmysterious
Hi guys, I got a job offer (assistant professor) from a university in Saudi Arabia in July 2014, and the university applied (allegedly around July/August) for a visa block invitation letter from the ministry of labour / chamber of commerce. The ...
Wow 0090, that's crazy 5 months and no news !! does that mean u got your offer beginning of June? Read More
Visa for newborn by exp123
What is the procedure for getting visa for a new born baby? I will be having my baby in May in the UK and want to know what I need to do to get her to Riyadh.
Please share with us the agent's details Read More
Delay in visa invitation letter by drmysterious
Hi guys, I got a job offer (assistant professor) from a university in Saudi Arabia in July 2014, and the university applied (allegedly around July/August) for a visa block invitation letter from the ministry of labour / chamber of commerce. The ...
I keep checking on a regular basis with my university, and it is the same response every time: 'we have no news, we will update you in the future' ... The wait is really draining ... Read More
Delay in visa invitation letter
Hi guys, I got a job offer (assistant professor) from a university in Saudi Arabia in July 2014, and the university applied (allegedly around July/August) for a visa block invitation letter from the ministry of labour / chamber of commerce. The ... Read More